Dane County Eases Restrictions, Moves to Phase 1 of Reopening Plan

Dane County Issues "Forward Dane" Plan for Phased Reopening of Dane County

Dane County Safer At Home Order still in place

With the state Supreme Court overruling Governor Evers’ extension of the Safer At Home Order, Dane County has issued a separate Order that is in affect for the County. For more information, please click here.

New State Funds for Diverse Small Businesses from WEDC

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has established a new small business grant program. Applications will be accepted from May 18-24. For more information and to apply, please click here.

Dane County Expands Small Business Pandemic Support Grant Program with $10.8 Million Funding Pool

Dane Count Executive Joe Parisi recently announced the expansion of the grant program that is operated by Dane Buy Local. For more information and a link to the application, please click here.

Save Small Business Fund (U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation)

Dane County Announces Small Business Pandemic Support Grant Program

On April 1st, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced a new small business pandemic support grant program for those businesses affected by COVID-19. For more information on the program, please click link for the press release.

Dane County COVID-19 Emergency and Recovery Fund Announcement

As Dane County faces one of the biggest public health crises in its history -- businesses reducing workforce or closing leaving some without incomes, school closings leaving parents searching for childcare, food and housing services bracing for new complexities in their work, and health care workers preparing for a spike in patients -- leaders in our community are taking action.

Today United Way of Dane County, Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, Selfless Ambition and other area organizations announced a collaborative effort to provide financial relief for those hit hardest by the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. Community members and businesses have already raised more than $885,500 for the Dane County COVID-19 Emergency and Recovery Fund.

Funds will be split into two approaches:1. Short-term emergency, focused on individual and families’ immediate needs. This fund is operated by Boys & Girls Club and Selfless Ambition and fundraising closes on March 20. Grant decisions will be made by May 15 and will be directed to:• Medical supplies for those impacted by this virus• Meals for kids due to school closures• Local shelters as they assist families and individuals• College students in need of temporary housing and meals• Senior citizens in need of meals, transportation and medical assistance• Hardship funding for nonprofits for individuals and families2. Long-term response and recovery, focused on providing resources to nonprofits, individuals and families. This fund is operated by United Way of Dane County and will remain open for the foreseeable future. This fund is focused on:• Food/meals for older adults and children• Eviction prevention• Homelessness prevention• Flex fund (flexible dollars to respond to other crises that individuals, families or nonprofits experience)Long-term recovery needs will continue to be assessed as more data about the impact of the crisis become available. No administrative costs are being charged for either fund. An independent group of community, business and grassroots leaders will determine disbursements. More information can be found here.